Dallas, Texas to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dallas, Texas from Sacramento?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Sacramento is 1438 miles (2314.2 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1726.4 miles, taking about 30h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Sacramento in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas and Sacramento. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.